as an
astrological term,
fixed is one of
the qualities which are associated with a sign of the
zodiac.
traits associated with
fixed signs are an inability to
cope well with changes. they are possesed of habits and opinions which are stubborn and set in stone. given a task, they will accomplish it economically, dilligently, but without taxing themselves.
these are named
fixed, because they are
fixed in their ways, and are wary of
change.
the qualities:
cardinal,
fixed,
mutable